PA or NP for Emergency Medicine

About the Organization

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, five emergency departments, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned numerous honors for workplace excellence, including:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work five times
• Recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025)

Location & Schedule

Facility: Cox North, 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, 65802

Department: Emergency Dept North

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

• North hours: 4p–2a
• South hours: 2p–12a (rotates 5 days on, 5 days off)

Work Shift: Evening Shift

Benefits

Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) receive:

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Additional benefits available (see comprehensive list)

About the Role

A Physician Assistant is an individual engaged in the examination or treatment of patients while under the supervision of a licensed physician.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program
• No prior experience required

Skills

• Self-motivated with the ability to work with little direct supervision
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams
• Tolerance for working with multiple people
• Strong clinical expertise, communication, human relations, and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Must obtain PA License within 60 days of hire
• Successful completion of all department-specific credentialing within the first 90 days of employment